NASBA Center For Public Trust 
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) has established great relationships with various organizations to further the importance of ethical decision making. The best examples of this would be the partnerships with the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants (KyCPA) and the Alabama Association of School Business Officials (AASBO). These partnerships bring the mission […]
Blogs/Features
2023 StudentCPT Leadership Conference Recap
The 2023 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was held in Kansas, MO, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, from June 26-28, 2023. This year’s conference theme was “Uncommon Leadership for Uncommon Times,” reiterating the importance of ethical leadership throughout changes in society. The SLC was held in conjunction with the NASBA Western Regional Meeting with a […]
About the Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP)
The Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP) launched in the spring of 2014 and has since acquired over 10,000 certified students in ethical leadership. This interactive online tool allows learners to identify ethical issues, navigate how to respond to ethical dilemmas and enhance their ethical decision-making abilities. The program’s curriculum is comprised of seven one-hour long […]
2023 SLC Speaker Highlight
The NASBA Center for The Public Trust (CPT) is excited to feature Dr. Jason Brooks and Ryan Hirsch as two dynamic speakers for its 2023 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC)! This year’s SLC will be held June 26-28 in Kansas City, MO, in conjunction with the NASBA Western Regional Meeting. Dr. Brooks is head of talent […]
Being a Difference Award
The NASBA Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT) provides an interactive environment where ethical business behaviors and ideas can flourish on college campuses. Each school year, the StudentCPT will honor one faculty member on each chapter’s campus who positively impact the school by displaying strong, ethical leadership. Campus Being a Difference Award recipients do […]
About the Conference: Sponsor a Leader
Each summer, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) unites leaders from across the country to participate in the StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC). During this 3-day conference, StudentCPT chapter leaders are invited to hear from nationally recognized speakers focusing on topics like accountability, strengths-based leadership, emotional intelligence and more! Through keynote presentations, group projects, […]
What Makes a Good Ethics Program?
In today’s business world, ethics are of utmost importance. Ethical behavior ensures businesses comply with legal and regulatory requirements and builds trust and credibility with customers, employees and stakeholders. Ethics training programs have become an increasingly popular way to ensure employees are familiar with ethical standards and how to handle ethical dilemmas. The NASBA Center […]
Ethics are Everywhere: Why Ethical Considerations are Essential in All Aspects of Life
Ethics are not confined to just the realm of professional life, where they are commonly associated with legal and moral obligations. Instead, ethics are present in every facet of our lives, from our personal relationships to our daily routines. Ethical considerations are essential to living a meaningful and fulfilling life and are integral to creating […]
Know the Benefits of ELCP
The benefits of joining a StudentCPT Chapter include: The purpose of the StudentCPT is to: Find Your Chapter Online & Join Now https://www.studentcpt.org/chapter-directory/ Have questions? Contact Student Programs Manager Jasmine Jenkins at [email protected]. -Jasmine Jenkins, Student Programs Manager
Ethics versus Morals: A Comparison
Ethics are the principles that dictate how a person behaves and reacts in different situations and with ethical dilemmas. As you can imagine, promoting and investing in an ethical workplace has many advantages. Both ethics and morals refer to “right” and “wrong” behaviors and conduct. While they are sometimes used interchangeably, these words are different: […]